Athens buses, trolleys as well as the metro and tram services have come to a complete halt on Tuesday due to the 24-hour strike called by the Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY) against the government’s social security bill causing massive traffic jams across the Greek capital.

The capital of Greece is gearing up for its 5th Athens Bike Festival, that will take place during European Mobility Week, scheduled for September 19th to 21st.

Deputy Transport Minister Michalis Papadopoulos ratified a protocol today, that offers Athenian commuters tickets that span over a three or six month period.